The BRICS Sports and Youth Ministers’ Summit was held in India from August 21–23.
Dr. Salim Humaid Saif Humaid Almazaini, Executive Vice President and Founder of the BRICS Football International Alliance, participated in the event.
During India’s BRICS Presidency, a number of important decisions were made and key events were planned following the meetings.
The main outcome of the summit was the adoption of the Joint Sports Declaration. In the document, the ministers reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening sports cooperation between the countries.
Specific projects were also launched:
BRICS Demonstration Games in traditional and national sports will be held on October 12–13 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The goal of the event is to preserve and promote the sporting heritage of the BRICS countries, develop cultural exchange, and strengthen ties between peoples. The Games will take into account the cultural characteristics and traditional knowledge associated with each sport.
The BRICS Sports Industry Conclave is scheduled for November in Udaipur, Rajasthan. Participants will discuss technology and innovation in sports, quality standards, and trade issues between countries.
Furthermore, a proposal has been made to establish a BRICS Sports Technology Working Group. Its activities will focus on the development of sports science, improving athlete performance, and the digital transformation of the industry.
Looking forward, the parties have outlined even larger-scale sporting events: the BRICS International Sports Association (IASP) and the World Sports Alliance (WSA) are planning to hold major tournaments as part of UNIADA and other international competitions in 2027. These events are intended to take sports cooperation among BRICS countries to a new level and expand the geographic participation of athletes from the association’s member states.
